IIT Guwahati invites applications for Distance PhD admissions 2016

11-Oct-2016


The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati has invited applications for admission Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in the below mentioned departments.

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Biosciences and Bioengineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Design
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Centre for the Environment
  • Centre for Energy
  • Centre for Linguistic Science and Technology
  • Centre for Nanotechnology
  • Centre for Rural Technology for the academic session December 2016

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification:

For PhD in Engineering:
Those interested in applying should be holding a Master's degree in engineering/technology/medical sciences/veterinary sciences/pharmacy in a relevant area with a minimum cumulative performance index (CPI) of 6.5 or 60 per cent of marks.

For PhD in Design:
 Those interested in applying should be holding MArch/MDes degree or MTech/ME degree in a relevant area, with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60 o per cent marks.

For PhD in Science:
Those interested in applying should be holding a Master's degree in engineering/technology/design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of 6.5 or 60 per cent of marks.

For PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences:
Those interested in applying should be holding a Master's degree in arts/commerce/science in a relevant area with a minimum of 55 per cent marks or equivalent marks.

Selection procedure:

The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in GATE/ NET/ CEED/ INSPIRE, grades/marks in the qualifying examination, etc. They will then have to appear for a written test and/or interview/portfolio review, if required.

How to apply?

Aspiring candidates have to visit the official website of the institute and follow the instructions given there.

Important date

Last date for the submission of an application form:

  • 26th Oct, 2016